Alan Wake 2: How to Access the Spiritual World

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How to access the Spiritual World in Alan Wake 2! This explains the Saga's Mind Plane, and its differences with Alan Wake's Writer's Room.

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How to Access the Spiritual World in Alan Wake 2

Press the Right Side of the Touchpad

Press the Right Side of the Touchpad

To access the Spiritual World, simply press the right side of the touchpad. Once you enter the Spiritual World, you will be transported to a different location on the screen. However, please note that the in-game time will continue to pass. So, it is advisable to access the Spiritual World in a safe location to avoid potential attacks while in combat or during movement.

Things You Can Do in the Spiritual World

Things You Can Do in the Spiritual World
Organize information about the story
Check the map
Re-watch movies and TV commercials
Check BGM and echo on the radio
Review manuscripts
Upgrade weapons
Strengthen the Words of Power

Organize Story Information on the Board

Organize Story Information on the Board

In the Spiritual World, you can organize information about the story, such as adding information to the board or rewriting scenes. If you get stuck in the story, check the board for any new clues or plots.

Check the Map

Check the Map

In the Spiritual World, if you have a map, you can check it. Even without entering the Spiritual World, you can directly check the map by pressing the left side of the Touchpad.

Re-watch Movies and TV Commercials

Re-watch Movies and TV Commercials

In the Spiritual World, you can re-watch movies and TV commercials that you have watched before. If you missed any TV commercials or movies, check them on the TV in your room.

Check BGM and Echo on the Radio

Check BGM and Echo on the Radio

In the Spiritual World's radio, you can check the BGM and echo voices when you leave the game idle. If you are curious about the in-game BGM and echo, you can always reconfirm them on the radio.

Review Manuscripts

Review Manuscripts

In the Saga's Mind Place, you can review the manuscripts you have picked up. Since the manuscripts contain events that will happen in the future, check the manuscripts you have picked up to get hints about the story.

Only Available in Saga

Reviewing manuscripts can only be done in Saga. While investigating Alan, you cannot review the manuscripts you have picked up or pick up new manuscripts.

Weapon Upgrades

Weapon Upgrades

Saga can upgrade the weapons she picks up using fragments of manuscripts. These fragments can be found inside lunchboxes scattered throughout various locations, so be sure to actively search for lunchboxes during your exploration.

Exclusive to Saga

Weapon upgrades can only be done by Saga. Alan, on the other hand, can enhance weapons using the Words of Power. If you want to enhance a weapon with Alan, focus on strengthening himself with Words of Power.

Strengthening with the Words of Power

Strengthening the Words of Power

Alan can strengthen himself using Words of Power in the Writer's Room. Words of Power can be found as characters during Alan's exploration, and they can be used to enhance Alan's stats and weapons.

Exclusive to Alan

Strengthening the Words of Power can only be done by Alan. Saga, on the other hand, cannot use the Words of Power but can enhance weapons through weapon upgrades.

Differences in the Spiritual Worlds of Alan and Saga

Differences between Alan's Writer's Room and Saga's Mind Place
Appearance of the Room
Appearance of the Board
Weapon Upgrades and Words of Power

Appearance of the Room

Appearance of the room

The Spiritual Worlds of Alan and Saga have different appearances in terms of the room. Saga's Spiritual World, called the Mind Place, is a room resembling that of a detective with scattered investigation documents. On the other hand, Alan's Spiritual World is a writing room, reflecting the emotions and positions of each individual.

Appearance of the Board

Appearance of the board

In the Spiritual Worlds of Alan and Saga, the appearance and organization of the board are different. Saga's board is used to gather information and make deductions related to the case, while Alan's board is used to outline the plot of a manuscript and create a story.

Weapon Upgrades and Words of Power

Enhancement of weapons and power through words

Alan and Saga have different methods of enhancing their abilities. Alan can enhance his own status and weapons through the Words of Power, while Saga enhances herself through charms and weapon upgrades.

Alan Wake 2 Walkthrough Guide

Guides for Collectibles
List of Lunchbox Locations
List of Lunchbox Locations
List of Manuscripts
List of Manuscripts
Koskela Brothers Commercial Locations
Koskela Brothers Commercial Locations
Nursery Rhyme Puzzles Locations and Solutions
Nursery Rhyme Puzzles Locations
List of Collectibles: Echoes
List of Collectibles: Echoes
List of Charms
List of Charms
List of Collectibles: Cult Stash
List of Collectibles: Cult Stash
List of Collectibles
List of Collectibles
Useful Guides
Gameplay Guide: Battle System
Gameplay Guide: Battle System
List of Break Room Locations
List of Break Room Locations
Words of Power Guide
Words of Power Guide
Inventory Space Expansion and Upgrades
Inventory Space Expansion and Upgrades
How to Recover Health and Use Recovery Items
How to Recover Health
Weapon Upgrades and Manuscript Fragments
Weapons and Manuscripts
How to Access the Spiritual World
How to Access the Spiritual World
Types and Differences of Difficulty Levels
Difficulty Levels
Beginner's Guide and Early Game Tips
Beginner's Guide and Early Game Tips
Story Length and Content
Story Length and Content
How to Switch Between Alan's and Saga's Storylines
How to Switch Between Alan's and Saga's Storylines
How to Save and When You Can Save
How to Save and When You Can Save
Product Information
Reasons for No Physical Release
Reasons for No Physical Release
Different Editions
Different Editions
Differences and Similarities with Alan Wake
Differences and Similarities with Alan Wake
Compatible Platforms: Is it Playable on Steam?
Compatible Platforms: Is it Playable on Steam?
About the DLC
About the DLC
Trophy List: How to Complete Them
Trophy List: How to Complete Them
Voice Actor List
Voice Actor List
Metascore and Reviews
Metascore and Reviews
Spoiler-free Review
Spoiler-free Review
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